Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie running back Kris Gilmore (26) is pushed out of bounds by China Spring defenders Mike Hicks (19) and Daric Gorton (78) during the second quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Jerome Lloyd (32) is brought down after a short gain by Wylie linebacker Jesse Jennings (12) during the third quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie quarterback Matt Preston (18) slips away from China Spring defensive back Boston Blake (28) during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie players take the field to start the second half of Saturday's playoff game against China Spring in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Jerome Lloyd (32) is brought down for a loss by Wylie defensive back Austin Gray (88) during the second quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie quarterback rushes for a first down during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie head coach Hugh Sandifer argues a call during the second quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie running back Cory Ramos (20) tries to get away from a China Spring defender during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie players celebrate after quarterback Matt Preston's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe The Wylie High School Pure Gold Band performs during halftime of Saturday's playoff game in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Boston Blake (28) is piled on by Wylie defenders during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie players celebrate after defensive tackle Sylvester Tonche's (73) interception in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie head coach Hugh Sandifer calls a play during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie defensive back Austin Gray (88) pressures China Spring quarterback Brian Bell (11) during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie wide receiver Austin Gray is hit by a China Spring defender during the third quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie head coach Hugh Sandifer unveils the "Football in December" banner after the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie quarterback Matt Preston (18) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie running back Kris Gilmore (26) slips away from China Spring defensive lineman Brad Cranfill (54) during the second quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie fans cheer on the Bulldogs during the third quarter of Wylie's 24-21 win over China Springduring the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Mike Hicks (19) is brought down for a loss by Wylie defensive back Steven Cottner (5) during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Mike Hicks (19) is brought down for a loss by Wylie defenders Cory Ramos (20), Andy Linn (44) and Josh Light (75) during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie players take the field to start the second half of Saturday's playoff game against China Spring in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Mike Hicks (19) reacts after a China Spring interception in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie quarterback Matt Preston (18) dives for extra yardage during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Members of the Wylie High School Pure Gold Band cheer on the Bulldogs during the fourth quarter of the Wylie's 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie players congratulate teammate Matt Field (8) after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe China Spring running back Mike Hicks (19) is brought down for a loss by Wylie defensive back Chance Perkins (30) during the first quarter of the Bulldogs' 24-21 win during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Wylie head coach celebrates with his team after the Bulldogs' 24-21 win over China Spring during the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aldeo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Denton Guyer quarterback J.W. Walsh (4) is brought down for a loss by Cooper defenders Tyler Watson (62) and Quincy Moore (40) during the first quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper quarterback Ryan Heslep (14) scrambles while looking for a receiver during the first quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper's Regal Sanchez (96) celebrates after the Cougars recovered an onside kick in the third quarter of Cooper's 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper linebacker Brandon Henderson (99) dives to pull in an interception during the fourth quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper running back Kendrick Powdrill (23) gets hit by a Denton Guyer defender during the fourth quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper head coach Mike Spradlin , left center, talks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Denton Guyer running back Jaimaine Wilhite (7) is pounced on by Cooper defenders Quincy Moore (40), Tyler Watson (62) and Magic Johnson (28) after a short gain during the second quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper wide receiver Tommy Bowman (8) is tackled by Denton Guyer defensive back Chuks Orabuchi (28) during the second quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper quarterback Ryan Heslep (14) throws a pass to teammate A'mon Pimpton (2) during the first quarter of the Cougars' 28-7 loss in the Region I-4A Div. I regional semifinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Bearcat Stadium in Aledo.